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INDEPENDENT TRIP REVIEWS FOR SCHOOLS
Practical, external assurance for schools planning camps and overseas trips.
WHO THIS IS FOR
This service is designed for schools that are:
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Planning an overseas or high-complexity trip
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Supporting new or less experienced trip leaders
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Preparing for board or parent sign-off
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Wanting an independent confidence check before committing
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Delivering student leadership programs
If your question is “Are we missing anything?” — this is for you.
WHAT THE TRIP REVIEW DOES
The Trip Review provides a light-touch, independent assessment of your planned trip to help identify gaps, risks, and practical improvements before departure.
It is advisory, not compliance-heavy — focused on clarity, readiness, and decision support.
OPTION 1: QUICK TRIP REVIEW
Schools with a planned trip that want fast reassurance before board or parent approval.
What’s Included
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Review of itinerary and key risk/safety documentation
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Identification of obvious gaps, assumptions, or red flags
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Practical, prioritised recommendations
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One briefing call (up to 45 minutes) to discuss changes
What you get
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A clear confidence check before departure
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An external, experienced perspective
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Simple fixes you can implement immediately
Scope boundaries
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Advisory only — no legal approval
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No full document rewrites
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School retains full responsibility for delivery
Turnaround
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5 - 10 working days
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Rush options available by arrangement
Fee - NZD$1,000.00
OPTION 2: COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
Major, overseas, or higher-risk trips requiring deeper review and leader support.
What’s Included
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Full review of itinerary and key risk/safety planning
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Assessment of trip leader(s) capability and support needs
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Emergency and communications planning review
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Scenario based what-if discussion with trip leaders
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Written recommendations with clear priorities
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Three briefing calls to discuss review and support
What you get
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A clear picture of overall readiness
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Strengthened planning and documentation
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More confident leaders
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Board and parent ready assurance
Scope boundaries
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Advisory only — no legal approval
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No operational control
Turnaround
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2 - 4 weeks, agreed at booking
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Rush options available by arrangement
Fee - NZD$2,500.00
WHAT THIS IS NOT
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Legal approval or sign off
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Full trip management
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24/7 emergency response
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A replacement for school duty of care
HOW THE PROCESS WORKS
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Enquire by phone or email - contact us
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Decide review option 1 or 2 , as above
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Send trip overview, scope and supporting documents: info@pacificguardianshq.org
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Independent review conducted
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Briefing calls and support as required
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Feedback delivered
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Invoice sent
Simple. Structured. Low admin for schools.
Schools engage this service to:
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Reduce uncertainty before committing
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Support staff under pressure
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Strengthen defensibility from boards and parents
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Access calm , experienced judgement without long contracts